Our client is a leading international investment bank with a strong reputation for advising founder-led businesses, corporates, and private equity investors on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. With a well-established European platform and an entrepreneurial culture, the firm provides strategic advice across mergers & acquisitions, capital advisory, valuations, and restructuring.

Having continued to invest selectively across its European franchise, the firm is seeking a Vice President to join its growing M&A; team in Madrid.

The Opportunity

Vice President, M&A;

Location: Madrid, Spain

About the Firm

Our client is a leading international investment bank with a strong reputation for advising founder-led businesses, corporates, and private equity investors on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. With a well-established European platform and an entrepreneurial culture, the firm provides strategic advice across mergers & acquisitions, capital advisory, valuations, and restructuring.

Having continued to invest selectively across its European franchise, the firm is seeking a Vice President to join its growing M&A; team in Madrid.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced investment banking professional to join a highly regarded advisory platform and play a key role in the execution and origination of transactions across Spain and the broader European market.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior bankers and clients, lead the day-to-day execution of live mandates, and contribute to the continued growth of an established and expanding M&A; franchise.





Key Responsibilities

- Lead the execution of sell-side, buy-side, merger, carve-out, and strategic advisory engagements.
- Act as a primary day-to-day contact for clients, investors, management teams, and other transaction stakeholders.
- Oversee financial modelling, valuation analysis, due diligence processes, and transaction documentation.
- Manage and mentor Analysts and Associates, ensuring the delivery of high-quality client work.
- Coordinate transaction processes from marketing through to signing and completion.
- Support business development efforts through pitch preparation, client relationship management, and market coverage initiatives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with private equity investors, corporates, entrepreneurs, and advisers across Spain and Europe.
- Contribute to the continued expansion and strategic growth of the franchise.

Candidate Requirements

- 6-10 years of relevant experience within Investment Banking, M&A; Advisory, Corporate Finance, or a related transaction environment.
- Strong track record of executing M&A; transactions and managing complex deal processes.
- Excellent financial modelling, valuation, analytical, and presentation skills.




- Experience leading junior team members and coordinating transaction workstreams.
- Strong commercial acumen with an interest in building client relationships and supporting origination efforts.
- Exceptional project management and organisational capabilities.
- Fluent Spanish and English are required.
- Additional European language skills would be advantageous.

What the Firm Offers

- Exposure to high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions.
- Significant responsibility and client interaction from day one.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced dealmakers within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
- Access to an extensive network of corporate and private equity relationships across Europe.
- Clear career progression within a growing international platform.
- Competitive compensation and performance-driven rewards structure.

Adecuado Backgrounds

- Investment Banking M&A; teams
- Corporate Finance Advisory practices
- Mid-market and boutique investment banks
- Big Four Lead Advisory teams
- Sponsor Coverage or Leveraged Finance teams with meaningful M&A; exposure

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Join a highly respected international advisory platform
- Work on complex cross-border transactions across Europe
- Gain substantial client exposure and deal leadership responsibility
- Be part of an ambitious growth story in Spain
- Clear pathway towards Director-level progression
- Strong deal flow and exposure to both corporate and private equity clients

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📌 Vice President, Investment Banking M&A, Madrid
🏢 Selby Jennings
📍 Madrid